FUTZ wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:44 pm
Why don't you turn your AC welder into DC; a bridge rectifier and some caps is all. I agree with Bob, I could never make AC look as good as DC, even with 6011 or 6013. I also use 6010, which is referred to as mud rod for a first pass. 7018 for final pass, and 6" slag curl up.
I got a rectifier for this purpose a couple of years ago, 400A, 1600V.
I suppose one more project is just another drip in the bucket
DC will definitely help. 6010 & 6011 are harder to get really pretty welds, more spatter, but they get good penetration and clean well. Good for vertical and overhead. Can always run some 7018 on top.